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M500 EST

2012 Ssangyong Korando

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

63,917 mi
Last recorded63,917 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ssangyong Korando60,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 EST
MakeSsangyong
ModelKorando
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 63,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2025

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 56,753 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 56,746 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 47,804 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play rubber deteriorated (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside + offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover covered in grease

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 47,804 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play rubber deteriorated (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside + offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 43,755 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play rubber deteriorated (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside + offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside + offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 40,867 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play rubber deteriorated (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside + offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside + offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 40,867 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play rubber deteriorated (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside + offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside + offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 39,153 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 39,153 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 36,118 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 36,118 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 31,453 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 27,719 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 24,808 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 18,724 miles

How Reliable is the Ssangyong Korando?

Based on 79,386 MOT tests across 8,435 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,303
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
8,435
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 803
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 637
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M500 EST is a 2012 Ssangyong Korando in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2012 Ssangyong Korando models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 60,094 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ssangyong Korando fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 803 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M500 EST, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ssangyong Korando typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 14 years old, this Ssangyong Korando is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was M500 EST registered?

M500 EST is a 2012 Ssangyong Korando, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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The MOT history for M500 EST shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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